Current market conditions might be cautious but it is still a bull market—simply zoom out. So far, Solana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP) have led in gains following the recent big leap. With further upswings on the cards, they are set to lead the bull run, making them altcoins to watch.

The crypto community is relieved as Trump pardoned Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht. Now, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and others in the ETH community are urging the release of Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith and Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm. As a result, the Ethereum community is now asking for Trump's assistance in this matter.

Konstantin Lomashuk, Lido Finance's co-founder, teased a “Second Foundation” for Ethereum as the community debated ongoing changes to administrative structures.

Bitcoin is consolidating between $100,000 and $109,588, and charts currently indicate a higher chance of an upside breakout.

On January 21, Solana apps accounted for 73.3% of all crypto app earnings within the day, significantly outpacing networks like Binance Smart Chain (BNB) and Ethereum. The blockchain's app revenues have been recording highs since the second half of 2024.

The SEC could consider approving staking for ETFs, boosting sentiment and prices for the second-largest cryptocurrency, market observers said.

Vitalik Buterin, alongside others in that community, are calling on the Trump administration to help free Virgil Griffith and Roman Storm.

Ramp Network, a crypto on-and-off ramp solution platform, has announced that users can now sell their crypto directly from Ethereum layer-2 networks via MetaMask.

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Vitalik Buterin's recent plans for the Ethereum Foundation have sparked heated debates across the crypto world. From his push for decentralized governance to Justin Sun's bold claims of boosting ETH to $10,000, the future of Ethereum seems to be at a crossroads.

Vitalik Butern's proposal for an Ethereum Foundation restructuring has unveiled deep rifts within the network's community.

Lido founder Konstantin Lomashuk created a “Second Foundation” for Ethereum as the blockchain is going through leadership debacles.

Solana (SOL) registered notable gains as the broader crypto market flipped positive. SOL price hit highs above $260 with a double digit spike in 24 hours, with this coming amid bullish sentiment around crypto. There have been several potential positive drivers of the fresh momentum in the past 24 hours.

If your founder is not pivoting to a Bronze Age Mindset in 2025 you're NGMI.

The TRUMP memecoin shattered records before Inauguration Day, eventually reaching a total market cap of more than $12 billion.

In the world of crypto, it is generally expected that innovation and decentralization go hand in hand. However, a recent controversy surrounding the leadership of Ethereum has shaken this ideal.

Coinbase's CEO Brian Armstrong said the exchange has cleared the backlog in Solana transaction delays over the past few days.

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, recently failed to breach $3,524, triggering a sharp price drop. Since then, recovery efforts have remained weak as volatility persists.

TL;DR Justin Sun proposes halting ETH sales for three years, funding operations through DeFi activities like lending, staking, and stablecoin generation on platforms like Aave. Taxes on Layer 2 projects could generate $5 billion annually for ETH buybacks and reduce its supply, strengthening its position as a deflationary asset.

Here are the odds of ETH short-term recovery amid abating selling pressure.

Following Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States, his company, World Liberty Financial, has dramatically increased its exposure to Ethereum (ETH) in just the past 24 hours.

The year 2024 was one of mixed results for Ethereum (ETH), given the fall in the Ethereum price between August and November 2024. Despite its recovery in the final months of the year, Ethereum paled in comparison with other altcoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP.

The backlog issue led to pending transaction times of up to 21 hours on the crypto exchange following President Donald Trump's memecoin launch.

TRON founder Justin Sun has offered a hypothetical plan for Ethereum and the Ethereum Foundation (EF) under his leadership. His remarks come amid controversy over EF's leadership transformation.

"The person deciding the new EF leadership team is me," ethereum's co-founder Vitalik Buterin said amid some crypto drama as ethereum's price keeps lagging behind bitcoin.

DOGE, BONK, TRUMP, BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP in the list.

TRON founder Justin Sun has unveiled his hypothetical plan for the Ethereum Foundation (EF). He joined the conversation about the recent criticism the crypto community has leveled against Ethereum leadership and its operations.

The global platform for digital payments Mercuryo reported a 77% increase in Solana (SOL) purchases between January 13 and 20, 2025. This increase is attributed to the intense activity on the Solana network, driven by the launch of the memecoins TRUMP and MELANIA, which have sparked significant interest in the cryptocurrency market.

While the new president has made no announcement, Consensys founder Joe Lubin pointed out some tell-tale signs, including World Liberty Financial's recent Ether purchases.

Sun's proposal could reshape Ethereum's financial strategy, potentially boosting investor confidence and driving significant market shifts. The post Justin Sun proposes plan to drive Ethereum to $10,000 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Solana (SOL 8.35%) and Ethereum (ETH 0.12%) are two of the largest and most popular cryptocurrencies for casual investors and professionals alike. But there are big differences in the narratives surrounding each of these currencies.

Ethereum price has remained in a tight range this month as its ecosystem faces substantial challenges and increasing competition. Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency, was trading at $3,310 on January 22, roughly 20% below its November highs.

SOON raised $22 million through an NFT sale to celebrate its mainnet launch, aiming for community-driven growth with fair tokenomics and Solana Virtual Machine integration.

Unlike other Ethereum L2s, “the first true SVM rollup" uses the Solana Virtual Machine to speed transaction settlement times.

The crypto market is buzzing with anticipation as it seems like regulatory approval for staked ETH ETFs are imminent, supported by the optimism from Ethereum co-creator Joe Lubin.

Popular Solana wallet Phantom has come under fire for its reaction to a potential vulnerability in its app. In a post on X, security researcher Cloakd accused Phantom of ignoring his message to alert them of a vulnerability in the wallet.

Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron network, has unveiled an ambitious strategy to transform Ethereum's ecosystem and push its price to $10,000. In a Jan. 22 post on X, Sun detailed how changes in supply management, operational strategy, and fiscal policies could reshape the trajectory of the second-largest digital asset by market capitalization.

On January 21, Ethereum core developer Eric Conner announced his departure from the community, citing his discontent with the Ethereum Foundation (EF) leadership decisions. The announcement came after co-founder Vitalik Buterin dismissed calls for a shakeup in the current leadership and claimed sole authority over the organization.

Transaction delays, canceled transfers and frustrated users — recent weeks have been challenging for Coinbase and its Solana (SOL) integration. Amid a surge in activity on the popular blockchain, the exchange has faced mounting criticism over its inability to keep up.

Ethereum has been moving within a tight range, caught between the 100-day MA at $3.2K and the $3.5K resistance. This consolidation phase, accompanied by heightened volatility, suggests that a decisive breakout is on the horizon, which could lead to a new trend.

Despite being praised as the second most significant cryptocurrency, Ethereum has found it difficult to keep up with its leading rivals, such as XRP and Solana. Over the course of the last month, XRP and Solana saw increases of 36.9% and 32.2%, respectively, while Ethereum's market capitalization fell by 4.7.

Crypto majors showed mixed movement as bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) and BNB Chain's bnb gained under 1% in the past 24 hours, while Solana's SOL and XRP surged as much as 7%.

Tron founder Justin Sun has laid out an ambitious plan to drive Ethereum (ETH) price towards a $10,000 price point. Sun's proposal includes halting ETH sales, taxing Layer 2 solutions, and focusing on Layer 1 development.

Justin Sun, who founded Tron blockchain, has taken to social media to reveal how he would push the second most popular cryptocurrency Ethereum up to make it reach $10,000 if he were in charge.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced that the exchange has resolved all pending Solana transaction delays—a response to growing user frustrations over slow processing times. On Jan. 22, he shared the update on the social media platform X, confirming that Solana transactions are now functioning as expected, with canceled transactions eligible for retries.

USDC mints accelerated on Solana, sparking suggestions of a SOL rally. The mints reflected renewed demand for stablecoins to trade memes and lock in gains.

TL;DR EigenLayer has launched its Rewards v2 upgrade on the Ethereum mainnet, enhancing flexibility, efficiency, and customization in the reward system. Key features include operator-specific rewards, variable fees for Actively Validated Services (AVSs), and batch reward collection to reduce gas fees.

In an effort to uplift market sentiment, Coinbase CEO recently announced plans to offer ‘tier 1 support' to Solana following transaction glitches on the crypto trading platform. Notably, the exchange's CEO, Brian Armstrong, revealed that the transaction glitch on the network was fixed.